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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-12-23
Had the old Man.

A young five year old Carson boy
asked his father last night to tell
Santa Clause to send HIM a nice
Shetland pony to ride.
Shetland ponies cost too much, !"
interposed the sire.
"WhaL's that to you, it all comes
out of Santa Clause, don't it?"
It was fully ten minutes before
there was any more talking in that
room.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-12-23

OutwiftIng the Faro Dealer.
We borrow the following from the
Virginia Report: The other even
ing, while the faro game in the
Delta saloon was progressing, with
five or six high-toned San Francisco
drummers mingled around the
crowded table, Connemara, the we'll
known Virginian, entered and sat
down on a vacant stool with a vii
famous clay pipe in his mouth.
George Kritzer, the dealer of the
game, who noticed the nostrils of
the drummers tying to close them
selves at the outrageous odor, said:
sConny, your pipe is extremely Of
fensive to the sensitive nostrils OF
these San Francisco drummer boys.
I'll give you fine cigar if you'll
only abandon that dudeen." "I'll
do it." responded Con, and after
receiving the two-bit Havana, he
removed the nicotine saturated
dudeen from his molars, and at once
handed it to comrade adjoining
who coolly proceeded to puff away
on the vile instrument, presumably
awaiting an invitation for a fine
cigar for himself. The faro dealer
acknowledged himself completely
knocked out.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-12-23
Christmas at 81. Peters,.

The Episcopal Church is being
beautifully decorated for Christmas.
On Sunday the full morning service
will be read at II o'clock, and after
the service the Holy Communion
will be administered. The choir,
under the direction OF Mr.. Dorsey,
will discourse Christmas music.
In the evening the children will
celebrate the Day by singing Christ
mas carols. Public invited.
GEO. r. DAVIS, Rector.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-12-23
Annual Assessment work.

Owners of unpatented mining
claims located prior to January 1st
of the current year, are reminded
that only few days remain in
| which TO perform the annual hold
ing work of 500 required by the
United States mining laws to keep
their title perfect. On claims To-
Gated on and after January 1st of
any year the locator has until the
first day OF the second January fol-
lowing wherein to perform the re-
CURED 800 worth of annual labor.
Thus, on claim located January l !,
1887, the locator has until January
/, 1889, wherein to perform the
first annual holding work, which
must be performed annually there
after until the ground is patented,
or it will be subject to relocation.
A late ruling of the United States
Commissioner provides that in cases
where the owner of a mining claim
is. still prosecuting the work re-
CURED annually by law on January
1st of any year, such ground is not
relocatable if 800 worth of labor is
performed within the year. To
guard against all possibilities of a
legal contest over the title to unpat-
ented mining ground, locators
should in all cases, when practic-
able, perform the annual holding
| work between December LIST and
31st of each year.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-12-23
A PrNE-1Vr DaCKEE.
Boys who ConnOt OutyVit tas
Native Savage.

| Boys who ConnOt OufyVit tas
Native Savage.
| 1t is rare sport 10 see couple o.
boys try to buy pine-nuts OF s
Washoe Indian at reduced cures.
"Say jim, how much for those
pine-nuts p
"Worth one dollar"
oOh go away"
"Give us breeze"
"Let you have 'em for six bittee. .
"What, six bits for that little
dab? ?"
"Yes, you bet.'
elbow much for two bits ?"
Here the Indian reaches down in
the bag with both hands and shows
how much he will give for that sum.
"All right" says one of the boys
"we'll give you four BITS for the
balance"
A queer look spreads over the
savage's face. He only gets on TO
the scheme by degrees and whe n
he figures it out he drops the two
bits worth OF nuts back into the
bag, slowly closes one eye and then
grins broadly, remarking:
"l gu tink me dana foola %
The boys grin and say: "Heep
smart Iniun.'
This fattery pleases the savage,
although he pretends to despise it,
and they think he is coming down
sure to half dollar, but he don't,
and after while they buy the bag
for IS cents, and inside OF FIVE min
utes sell hall 10 iiiend for just
what they paid for the whole, and
have the other half lett as commits
sion on their fnanciering.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-12-23
ALL SORTS.

! Ladies' purses at Geo. Thax.
ter's
| -Recamier Cream at Thaxter's
Drug Store.
-LosT-Bunch of keys. Return
to this office and receive reward.
| -Peterson's photograph gallery
is now opposite the Bullion Bank.
-Hem-stitched Silk Handker-
chiefs, twenty-five cents a piece, al
Olcovich Bros.
Baseball is as old as the world
as IS proven by the first line in
Genesis-'sIn the big inning"
etc.
The steamer San Vincent
burned off Pigeon Point, Cal, on
Monday night, and twelve lives
We're lost.
There will he Christmas tree
at the Presbyterian and Methodist
Churches this year, and children's
festival at the Episcopal Church.
The sleight of hand and music
al troupe gave another good per-
Torrance last evening. Maud
Granger is the next attraction for
two nights.
The Presbyterian Church will
have their Christmas tree SATURDAY.
evening, and parents are requested
to put their gifts on the tree during
the afternoon.
-Losr-A Full-blooded Irish
Game Cock, black streaked with
red on the back of neck. Finder
will please return to Capitol Lodg-
ing House and receive reward.
"A meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Nevada, Eastern
Oregon and Idaho Wool-Growers'
Association is called to meet in
Winnemucca, Tuesday, January 5,
1888.
A clear head is indicative of
good health and regular habits,
when the body is languid, and the
mind works sluggishly, Ayers
Cathartic Pills will assist in the re-
covery OF physical buoyancy and
mental vIgor.
-LosT-Last Saturday morning,
either IN Carson City, or between
Carson City and Empire, bundle
of bedding used in teaming, con-
tanning an overcoat and an alarm
clock. Finder viii please leave at
Elrod's Hayward, and receive re-
ward. dec21 Nv
AT a special meeting of the
Board of School Trustees, held last
Monday, it was decided to give the
teachers and the school children a
more extensive holiday vacation, so
ordered to close school for two
weeks from Friday, December 23rd,
to the second Monday in January.
-Scrofulous llumors, erysipelas,
canker, and eatarrh, can be cured
by taking Ayers Sarsaparilfa. 81
have used this medicine in my
family, for scrofula. and know, if it
is taken persistently, it Will eradi-
cate this terrible disease. w. F.
Fowler, NJ. d., Greenville, Tenn.
Coll Deane, one of the most
prominent stock brokers in San
Francisco, has given j. w. Brown
5000 for the privilege of calling up
on the latter for 500 shares of Con-
solidated California & Virginia stock
in April next at 5000 per share.
Both gentlemen are prominent mem-
bers of the San Francisco Stock and
Exchange Board, and the Daily Re-
pot has the assurance of each of
them that the contract is bona
fide one.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-12-23

When Baby was sick, we gave her oassosiA
When she was . Child. she cried for CassCxl-A
When the became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
whsn she bad Children. she gave them Castcxi
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-12-23

Having sold out Al our Surplus
Stock at auction, we have decided
to discontinue the same, and we
are now prepared to sell our well
selected and seasonable goods at
Pirate Sale at Unusually Lou Fig
ures.
We invite our customers to call
and convince themselves.
nov 1S,tf OLCovIcH Bros.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-12-23
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Yellow Jacket 95
West G. Point-60c
North Belle Isle-14
Nevada Queen 81
Commonwealth 50
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-12-23
OLCOVICH BROTHERS.

TO THEIR
PATRONS AND CUSTOMERS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-17
Church Directory.

~. E. CHURCH 0ierman ociety);-Prsachins
every Sunday, cepting everv third at p. M,
In the second story of old school house. Sunday
school every Sunday from to 8 Pm
H. II. HACKMANN, Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.-Services on the fourth
Sunday of every month, ut 10 a. M Every body
is cordially invited to attend,
J. B. DIssELcAMP, Pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.-CornerF Forest avenue
and Morton street, s. II. Enyeart. pastor. Ser
vices every Sabbath morning and evening; Sum
tlav school ut $50 a. M Young Peoples meeting
Tuesday evening, prayer meeting Thursday even
ing.
AFRICAN NJ. E. Cor Williams and Mitchell avs.
"A. Green, pastor. Regular services every Sunday
O morning and evening.
C0NGREG ATIGNAL,-Cor Broadway and Stone
street, W. A. Ellsworth, pastor. Services every
Sunday at 10. As a. IN. and 1880 m. Prayer meet
ing Thursday night, young peoples meeting Tues
day night; Sunday school at 11:45.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Broadway and William
avene, ]. ". Thompson. pastor Services every
Sunday at II a. and 730 a. r., Sunday school
$3.50 u. M. Teachers meeting every Wednesday
and prayer meeting Thursday evenings.
LUTHERN-services at school house nrst and
.,s&1hird Sunday OF each mo Ra Haering pas
fsr
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-17
ELLINwOOD.

Flowing has commenced in this
part of the county.
jacob Klein is in Great Bend,
serving on the jury.
e. L. Hotchkiss has been in Ct.
Bend the past week.
-Messrs. RAIDER and Deupree were
up to the county seat Monday.
Mr.. Chatter went down to Ray
mond Tuesday evening on business.
Nick Sprinkler has returned from
Atchison, where he has been attending
college.
"A. w. Strong, living three miles
west of EllinwOod, has been appointed
treasurer of district No. 8.
-Ames johnson is building a
mansion on his 80-acre patch of land +,
three and one-haf miles west of Film
wood.
The Famous, of this city, has
moved from the building on Topeka
avenue to the building lately occupied
by Dresser Bros.
quite a racket occurred at Wink.
leman's restaurant, better known as
"Bismark's," last week, in which sever.
al of the parties engaged came out
with black eyes.
81. The social at Mrs. Hemenway's
last Tuesday was quite a success, al
though on account Of the Indictment
weather great many did not attend.
1t was enjoyed hugely. H. ii.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-17
The Mayoralty.

"Who will be our next mayor?"
said friend the other day.
The editor of the DEMOCRAT had to
give it up, and admit that that was a
field in which there were 80 many
possibilities, and even probabilities,
that guessing would be hazardous.
The question is beginning to excite
considerable comment and it is per-
fectly evident that several distinguish
ed gentlemen ale ready to serve the
people in the capacity of chief execu-
tive of the city, if called upon. Public
sentiment has already begun to crys-
talize around several possible candid
ates, and the woods are full of dark
horses"
Mayor Heller has made an excellent
official, and the people are, as rule,
satisfied with his past administration.
The only objection we have heard
urged against him is that his private
business is of such magnitude that he
has not sufficient time to devote to the
interests of the city. 1t is conceded
on all sides that if the present mayor
should permit his name to enter the
list of aspirants he would be hard
man to beat Whether he will or not
is to us unknown.
The name of A. J. auckland is
frequently mentioned in connection
with the Office of mayor, but we know
nothing of his feelings on the subject.
Should he enter the fight, all who
know him will bear testimony that he
will make it warm for any and all
opponents.
0. B. Wilson is also prominently
mentioned as one whom his many
friends would like to see fill the office
during the next term. Mr.. Wilson's
running qualities were well tested last
spring, and those who remember that
holly contested race will unite in say
ing that he has many friends.
The friends of Ed. Tyler, and they
are numerous, say that he is the man
for the Office. Mr.. Tyler will. no
doubt have large following, should
he decide to run.
These are only few of those we
have heard mentioned. But certainly
we shall have a number from which
the city ought to get a good mayor.
The DEMOCRAT wishes to see a fair
fight, without mud-slinging or personal
abuse, and may the best man stay in
the ring the longest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-17

The court house was filed with the
enterprising people of Lyons, last
night, to talk up the Rock Island en-
terprise. A committee was appointed to
confer with the Great Bend people
and secure their cooperation in the
enterprise. The way the dollars of our
daddies rained down upon the table,
illustrated very forcibly that our
people are Thoroughly awake to this, as
they. are to every other enterprise of
Importance to our city. 1t is to be
hoped that good work so thoroughly
begun will not be Stacked because of
the excellent promise presented to us.
The committee, consisting of D. Nj.
Bell, D. P. Hodgdon, G. II. Everest,
the chairman and secretary of the
board trade will do their work imme-
diately. A finance committee, consis-
ting of j. M. Ross, the three editors
and Ed. W. Wood, was also appoint
ed. As a whole, the meeting was
very enthusiastic, The Daily will be
abreast the times and keep the public
posted. 1t is, of course, expected that
the people will respond promptly and
literally to the calls of the finance
COMMUNICATIONS Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-17

A local in the Tribune might lead
people to think that my milk busi-
ness was about to be abandoned. l de-
sire to say that it will be continued
without interruption and in increased
volume, My dairy is the largest and
best in the county and no pains will be
spared to render complete satisfaction
to my patrons. 1 have no illustrated
milk wagon, nor is my milk favored
with piety or politics, and will be sold
as cheap as by any other responsible
party. 1 ask for no more patronage
than my merits entitle me to.
CHAs. E. SowLE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-17
LOCAL NEWS.

The proposition submitted by the
Santa Fe to build what is knows as
the Little River Extension of the
Santa Fe through the north part Of
this county, upon the voting of aid
by the various townships through
which it will pass, was carried in the
affirmative. We have not learned
how soon work will be begun, but
presume at as early date as practic-
able. This insules to the farmers of
that portion of the county good rail
road facilities. Barton county is
rapidly coming to the front as banner
railroad county, and we congratulate
CAR friends on their good fortune.
Tomorrow the Kansas & Colorado
railroad will be turned over by the
McCracken Construction Co., to the
Mo. Pacific railroad company from
Geneseo to McCracken, with a new
time table in effect OH that day.
McCracken will thus be connected
with st. Louis by through trains
daily. The division stations will be
Holden, Ossawatomie, Salina and
NcCracken, the latter place being
made one of the divisions on account
of'the inexhaustible supply of water
found there.-Lyons Democrat.
e. a. Rowell, living five miles
west of town, is the possessor of a
greyhound pup, FIVE months old,
which tips tie beam at 514 pounds.
He was sired by D. G. Luce's "Sport"
and his dam was imported from Eng
land by Dick Taylor. Being mann
moth specimen of this long-limbed
species, and his ancestors being noted
fer good wind" he threatens to keep
the championship of the next coursing
club meeting in Barton county.
Rush county is again at war. AS
usual the county seat question is at
the bottom. Why can't our solons in
their wisdom devise some means
whereby the vexatious question OF
locating a county capital may be
settled once for all? If they would
tinker a little less with prohibition
and little more with this and kindred
subjects they would please the people
better.
Last Friday evening the opera
house was crowded to hear the familiar
play "Uncle Toms Cabin" The
troupe was above the ordinary, con-
tanning some first class talent, and
from first to last the audience followed
the unfolding of the story with I'M
abated interest. The plantation songs
and other typical southern scenes OF
ante-bellum days were well rendered.
Everybody departed well pleased.
-WANrxD.--A girl for general
housework. Apply 70 Dr.. Samuel
Ayers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-17
For Sale.

J.J. Winterburg offers his handsome
residence for sale, and will build again.
Possession given in 30 days. Call at
his residence.
He also has good stock of saddlery
goods for sale at the South Side Har'
ness Shop. Al
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-17

The first move in the game has
been made in Beaver township, and
the northwest corner holds the winning
card. They are No. on the boards
in filing a charter for a town COM
pany, and are backed by new man
in our part who has plenty of the
needful. FARMER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-17

The business men of Great Bend
met last Saturday evening at the
court house to consult with reference
to some plan of concerted action to
advertise Barton county and Great
Bend. The meeting was the result of
call publish ed in the papers and
extensively signed by those who are
directly interested in the growth of
the city and county. Sickness alone
prevented our attendance, and we are
compelled to report the meeting from
the verbal statements Of SOME who
were present, and with whom we have
since talked. The meeting was gener-
al in character, and all classes of
business were represented. E. r.
Moses was elected president and sever
al gentlemen were called on and re-
sponded with appropriate speeches.
The tenor OF the speeches was highly
encouraging. The president then ap-
pointed an executive committee and
also finance committee. The former
to decide upon plan of action to ad-
vertise the town and county, the lat
ter to secure the necessary funds for
that purpose. It was also made the
duty of the executive committee to
call second citizens meeting, when
plan has been matured by the men,
bers. Altogether, the meeting was a
success, and promises to result in
good.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-17

The Hon. G. E. Cook has purchas-
ed of G. w. McClintock the Hugoton
Herald and has assumed the editorial
management. Mr.. Cook is one of the
leading democrats of the west and
the first issue of his paper shows that
he is peculiarly fitted for the editorial
tripod. Johnson City World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-17

George M. Bartholomew, the Hart-
ford defaulter. is spending the winter
in Quebec Some of his victims are
spending the winter in poverty.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-17

Last Tuesday as Charley Van
Pelt was coupling some cars in the
Santa Fe yards here, in some way he
slipped and fell and was caught be-
tween the two cars and severely hurt.
He was at once removed to the resi-
dence of his father, DIR. Van Pelt,
where he is having every possible at
tention. LATER. writing the
above we have received the sad news
of his death, which occurred yesterday
at 1:30 p. m. The funeral services
will be held at the Methodist church
to day at 2 o'clock. We regret that
lack of space forbids more extended
notice.
City Treasurer, A. S. Allen, has
prepared his annual report of the city
finaces of Great Bend to be submitted
to the council. The report shows the
total amount of money received from
all sources is s4.463. 50, and the total
amount disbursed to date, 81, 439. 80.
The report is a model of neatness and
the balancing of the debtor and cred
itor side very exact.
The temporary injunction against
G. A. Patterson, restraining him from
putting in gasoline tank in the alley
back of his place of business, for the
purpose of manufacturing gas, was
dissolved by Judge Clark last Satur-
day evening.
The Missouri Pacific is now COM
pleted to Great Bend and we under
stand will shortly be turned over by
the construction company. Regular
trains are not yet running.
The ladies society of the Congre-
gational church will meet with Mrs
Odell, next Tuesday at Cps IA.
MIR. Elwood, of the firm of Ell.
wood q Co., came up from Atehison
last week.
The Sterling water works bonds
sold last week at cent premium.
The Lingren fire extinguisher fac
tory at Kingman is TO be enlarged.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-17

OttsKa proposes TO raise $50. 600
for DE neE college buildings.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-17
List of Letters.

The following is list of Letters re-
naming uncalled for at the Great
Bend postoffice for the week ending
February 18th:
Brown, John Colwell. Frank
Donaldson, L j Dairy, M
Dums, e F Davis, il
Grinneo, VIM Carton, Ely
Humble, Maria Harrison, nc
Harper, Hattie CO Johnson, w M
jennings, SarahJ johnson, Elmer
kerns. Anna Keningham, j G
Luther, Jennie Matthewson, VIM.
Mcintyre, Thomas Mcdonald, John
Nickel, Hugh Meyer, Henry
Cakes, w w Pulley, Burgess
Prtriache, w L Rich, j E (2)
Rutherford, Jack Shavley, Geo s
Scammahorn, Del Schullzman, John
Schwischal, M Tatman, Joseph
Williams, Billie
Parties calling for the above letters
Please say "advertised.."
II. P. Balm, P. M.
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